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Carrot Cake Cookies

Deliciously Easy Carrot Cake Cookies Everyone Will Love

These Carrot Cake Cookies blend the flavors of carrot cake into delightful treats that are easy to make and sure to impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 large Egg or mashed banana for egg-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot Freshly grated is best
  • 1 cup Plain Flour or wholemeal flour
  • 1 cup Wholemeal Plain Flour optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg or to taste
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped, or walnuts
For the Drizzle
  • 1 cup White Chocolate or dairy-free variation
  • optional Fondant Carrots for decoration

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (400°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar. Beat until fluffy.
  3. Add in the orange zest, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add in the grated carrot, both types of flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, spices, and salt. Mix on low speed.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans gently with a spatula.
  6. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls, approximately 73g each.
  7. Place the dough balls on the prepared trays, allowing space for spreading.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the trays for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle over the cookies. Add fondant carrots if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Use a kitchen scale for even cookie sizes.

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